Nepal has imported 5,702 four-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs) worth Rs 14.19 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2024/2025. The government has collected Rs 7.67 billion in customs duty from this import.

According to the data released by the Department of Customs, 1,485 units of four-wheeled EVs were imported in Mid-November to mid-December (Mangsir) alone.

Similarly, 3,285 units of fossil fuel four-wheelers worth Rs 5 billion have been imported in five months. The number of fossil fuel vehicles imported in Mangsir is 242 units.

According to the department, 93,551 units of petrol two-wheelers worth Rs 11.22 billion were imported. Those vehicles are worth Rs 11.22 billion. Additionally, 11,694 units of bikes and scooters have been imported in Mangsir.

Meanwhile, 3,810 units of two-wheeler EVs worth Rs 418.8 million were imported in five months. In Mid-July to Mid-December, the government has collected Rs 29.36 billion in revenue from the import of vehicles.